Palace and Park of Versailles Travel Guide
Palace and Park of Versailles travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.
Summary
Palace and Park of Versailles is an UNESCO World Heritage Site in France. Palace and Park of Versailles is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for the seat of French absolutism.
Right now it is 59°F (15°C) in Palace and Park of Versailles with partly cloudy. It feels like 56°F. Today runs from 55°F to 73°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.6/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Palace and Park of Versailles is April, June, July, August and September. The climate is temperate. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 79°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 35°F.
The closest major airport is Paris Orly Airport (ORY), about 12 mi away. Nearby highlights include Palace of Versailles, Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Seine River.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 73°F is 4.3°F below the 78°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 1 PM to 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. hiking is the strongest bet in Palace and Park of Versailles today at 9.7/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Map of Palace and Park of Versailles
Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.
Coordinates: 48°48′17.6″N 2°7′13.4″E (48.8049, 2.1204)
Weather in Palace and Park of Versailles right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 10:21 AM, Aug 23 local time.
Weekend outlook
☁️ 73° / 55°
Overcast · 0% rain · wind 9 mph
🌦️ 74° / 59°
Light showers · 66% rain · wind 16 mph
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Things to do in Palace and Park of Versailles
Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Palace and Park of Versailles.
Best time to visit Palace and Park of Versailles
Go in April, June, July, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 4 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
Airports near Palace and Park of Versailles
Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.
| Airport | Code | Distance | Serves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris Orly Airport | ORY | 12 mi | Paris |
| Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | CDG | 24 mi | Paris |
| London Gatwick Airport | LGW | 192 mi | Sussex |
| London Heathrow Airport | LHR | 217 mi | London |
| Amsterdam Schiphol Airport | AMS | 269 mi | Amsterdam |
| Frankfurt Airport | FRA | 302 mi | Germany |
| Zurich Airport | ZRH | 310 mi | Zurich |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Palace and Park of Versailles?
Palace and Park of Versailles is an UNESCO World Heritage Site in France. Its coordinates are 48.8049, 2.1204. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Palace and Park of Versailles right now?
It is currently 59°F (15°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 75% and wind is 6 mph.
When is the best time to visit Palace and Park of Versailles?
April, June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Palace and Park of Versailles, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Palace and Park of Versailles in?
Palace and Park of Versailles observes Europe/Paris (UTC+02:00). The local time is 10:21 AM.
What is the nearest airport to Palace and Park of Versailles?
The closest airports are Paris Orly Airport (ORY), 12 mi away, Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), 24 mi away and London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 192 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Palace and Park of Versailles?
Popular options include Palace of Versailles, Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Seine River, Mont-Saint-Michel and its Bay and Mont-Saint-Michel.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (unesco-sites) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 23, 2026 at 10:21 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
